Smashed Cucumber Salad
Serves: 2
Time: 15mins to make, 1.5hr resting time
For the dressing:
• 1 tbs garlic
• 1 tbs Chinese vinegar
• 1 tbs soy sauce
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 large cucumbers
• Coriander for garnish
Step 1: In a bowl, mix together all of the dressing ingredients
Step 2: Slice cucumbers into 1cm pieces.
Step 3: Place cucumbers in-between some baking paper and using a rolling pin (or something similar), lightly hit the cucumber until it’s smashed.
Step 4: Place cucumber into a bowl and dust some salt over it to draw the water out for half an hour. Remove from bowl and pat dry with paper towel.
Step 5: Add cucumber into into the bowl with the dressing and stir through well. Cover and pop in the fridge to sit for an hour before serving. Garnish with coriander.
